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INDOOR AUTO RACING RETURNS TO ATLANTIC CITY’S BOARDWALK HALL ON JANUARY 31, FEBRUARY 1ST; TICKETS GO ON SALE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21ST

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INDOOR AUTO RACING RETURNS TO ATLANTIC CITY’S BOARDWALK HALL ON JANUARY 31, FEBRUARY 1ST; TICKETS GO ON SALE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21ST Story By: Ernie Saxton/Indoor Auto Racing Championship Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com ATLANTIC CITY, NJ August 14, 2019 . . . The Indoor Auto Racing Series returns to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on Friday and Saturday January 31st and February 1st in 2020. Tickets for the 18th annual NAPA Auto Parts Classic will go on sale Wednesday, August 21st 10 am. Tickets will be available in a range of different prices through Ticketmaster, the Boardwalk Hall Box…

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KTJ AIMS TO RUN UP FRONT AT SPRINGFIELD AND END RUNNER-UP STREAK

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KTJ AIMS TO RUN UP FRONT AT SPRINGFIELD AND END RUNNER-UP STREAK Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photo By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Springfield, Illinois (August 14, 2019)………No driver has finished as consistently well on the dirt tracks of the USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series over the past calendar year than has Kevin Thomas, Jr., as he prepares for this Saturday's 58th running of the Bettenhausen 100 presented by BRANDT at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. There's been a consistent theme in each of the Cullman, Alabama native's last four starts: a 2nd at Springfield, a 2nd at…

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Land Of Legends Gearing Up For 1st New York Nationals 360 Sprint Showdown

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Land Of Legends Gearing Up For 1st New York Nationals 360 Sprint Showdown Inaugural weekend for winged racers in wine country richest ever at Ontario County oval Story By: Tom Skibinski/LOL Raceway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com Canandaigua, NY – August 14, 2019 – The most lucrative weekend for wingmen in the history of Land Of Legends Raceway is less than a month away as the first-ever New York Nationals 360 Sprint Car Championship goes green Sept. 6-7. Showcasing some of the best sprint car teams in the Northeast, top wheelmen will be sharing over $35,000 in the two-day NY Nationals…

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USAC HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2019: CAPELS, CLAUSON, JORDAN, STEELE

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USAC HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2019: CAPELS, CLAUSON, JORDAN, STEELE Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Racing Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com Speedway, Indiana (August 14, 2019)………USAC's newest Hall of Fame class members have been named for 2019 with Johnny Capels, Bryan Clauson, Dick Jordan and Dave Steele receiving the votes to make up the eighth class of inductees, who will be formally inducted on Wednesday, September 4, during the Driven2SaveLives BC39 powered by NOS Energy Drink at The Dirt Track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. New Mexico native Capels is a five-time National Championship-winning chief mechanic, winning back-to-back USAC National Championships with…

Dirt Modifieds

VAHLCO Wheels Signs On as ‘Blast at the Beach’ Title Sponsor as MAV-TV Cameras Invade Georgetown Speedway

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VAHLCO Wheels Signs On as ‘Blast at the Beach’ Title Sponsor as MAV-TV Cameras Invade Georgetown Speedway Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com GEORGETOWN, DE – It’s a late-summer tradition auto racing ‘must-see’ on Delmarva. Since August 2014, the ‘Blast at the Beach’ has evolved into one of the most anticipated dirt Modified events in the First State featuring the traveling stars of the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco at the historic Georgetown Speedway. The 2019 edition is on the horizon Tuesday, August 27 and VAHLCO Wheels has signed on as title…

Grandview Speedway

ALL STAR 410 SPRINTS & NASCAR MODIFIEDS STORM THE HILL THURSDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 22 AS THUNDER ON THE HILL CONTINUES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY

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ALL STAR 410 SPRINTS & NASCAR MODIFIEDS STORM THE HILL THURSDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 22 AS THUNDER ON THE HILL CONTINUES AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA – On Thursday, August 22 the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Car series returns to Grandview Speedway to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series. Presented by Levan Machine and Truck Equipment, the Hodnett Cup combines the 410 Sprint Cars in their final 2019 Grandview Speedway appearance – and the NASCAR 358 Modifieds, in an…

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BC39 FIELD SOARS PAST 50 WITH BACON, BELL, LARSON AND OTHER TOP STARS ENTERED

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BC39 FIELD SOARS PAST 50 WITH BACON, BELL, LARSON AND OTHER TOP STARS ENTERED Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Speedway, Indiana (August 14, 2019)………Defending BC39 winner Brady Bacon, along with USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget champions Christopher Bell, Jerry Coons, Jr. Dave Darland, Logan Seavey and Tanner Thorson, as well as NASCAR Monster Energy Cup winner Kyle Larson and a host of others, are among the latest drivers entered for the second running of the Driven2SaveLives BC39 powered by NOS Energy Drink, as the field has now grown to 55 cars for the…

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FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO PARTNERS WITH THOMPSON SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS PARK THROUGH THE 2021 SEASON

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FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO PARTNERS WITH THOMPSON SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS PARK THROUGH THE 2021 SEASON The Northeast’s Ultimate Resort Destination Becomes the Premier Partner of Story By: Kyle Souza/Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park MASHANTUCKET, CT (August 14, 2019) – Foxwoods® Resort Casino announced today its new three-year partnership with Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park, home of the first purpose-built road course and first asphalt high-banked oval in America. Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park also boasts NASCAR racing on a 5/8 mile Oval, a 1.7 mile Road Course, a first class Golf Club, a Clubhouse restaurant with a banquet and catering facility, an exclusive Drivers Club, and an Exotic…

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HBR Ready to Tackle Centennial Weekend

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HBR Ready to Tackle Centennial Weekend Story By: Mandee Pauch/MPR Photo By: Jeff Clemons/RacersGuide.com Mandee Pauch Relations – August 14, 2019 – Jimmy Phelps and the HBR team collected three-top five finished this past weekend. The team kicked off the weekend Friday evening at Brewerton Speedway after an early rain delay. “The track was challenging after the rain hit,” Phelps said. Phelps started fourth and made his way into second in his heat race, which lined him up on the outside of the third row for the main event. “We had good track position,” he said. “Decker started on the…

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Take Two: Short Track Super Series Returns to New Egypt Speedway Tuesday, August 20 for ‘Dirty Jersey 6’

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Take Two: Short Track Super Series Returns to New Egypt Speedway Tuesday, August 20 for ‘Dirty Jersey 6’ Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com NEW EGYPT, NJ – We’re back, Take Two! For the first time since 2016, the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco returns to New Egypt Speedway on Tuesday, August 20. The unique 7/16ths-mile D-shaped track plays host to ‘Dirty Jersey’ which had been postponed by rain from its original date of May 23. STSS big-block/small-block Modifieds will rumble on the New Egypt clay for 40 laps in Round No.…

Fulton Speedway

Point Races, Ladies Sportsman Dash, Backwards Racing At The Fulton Speedway Saturday, August 17

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Point Races, Ladies Sportsman Dash, Backwards Racing At The Fulton Speedway Saturday, August 17 Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY - There is an old saying, “It’s coming down to the wire,” and that fits the Fulton Speedway as there are only three point races to decide 2019 track champions after a season full of intense battles, surprise winners, new stars and veterans showing they still have what it takes. This Saturday, August 17 presented by Power Seal Driveway Sealing, the Northeast Racing Products Auction & Trade Show and Regional Truck & Trailer will be…

Brewerton Speedway

Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Headline Brewerton Speedway Friday, August 16 Race Night

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Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints Headline Brewerton Speedway Friday, August 16 Race Night Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY - The Modifieds might have the night off this Friday, August 16 at the Brewerton Speedway but there will be no lack of high speed, edge of your seat racing excitement when the methanol eating, winged warriors of the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints will do battle on the ‘D-Shaped Dirt Demon.’ Also, on the action-packed race card presented by Fleet Repairs Truck & Trailer Repair will be the DOT Foods DIRTcar Sportsman, United States Air…

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SIX PAST WINNERS HEADLINE BETTENHAUSEN 100 ENTRY LIST

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SIX PAST WINNERS HEADLINE BETTENHAUSEN 100 ENTRY LIST Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Springfield, Illinois (August 13, 2019)………The field for this Saturday afternoon's 58th running of the Bettenhausen 100 presented by Brandt at the Illinois State Fairgrounds is chock full of past winners on the legendary Springfield Mile. Brian Tyler (Mt. Pleasant, NC) leads all drivers in the lineup with four Bettenhausen 100 victories in 2004-05-08-11. A.J. Fike (Galesburg, Ill.) won back-to-back Bettenhausen 100 races in 2012-13 just as Kody Swanson (Kingsburg, Calif.) did in 2014-15. Russ Gamester (Peru, Ind.) prepares for his 26th…

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CANADIAN SPRINT CAR NATIONALS WEEKEND APPROACHING QUICKLY; NIGHT BEFORE THE NATIONALS TO INCLUDE TRIPLE 15’S

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CANADIAN SPRINT CAR NATIONALS WEEKEND APPROACHING QUICKLY; NIGHT BEFORE THE NATIONALS TO INCLUDE TRIPLE 15’S Story By: Tommy Goudge/Ohsweken Speedway OHSWEKEN, Ont. (August 13, 2019) – The 15th annual Canadian Sprint Car Nationals weekend at Ohsweken Speedway is quickly approaching, and preparations are well underway for the track’s signature event. In their effort to continue the event’s growth, Speedway officials are pleased to announce that the Night Before the Nationals on Friday, September 13 will expand to include Triple 15’s – three 15 lap features – for the Kool Kidz-Corr/Pak 360 Sprint Car division. The winners of each Triple 15…

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HOWARD AND BRIGHTBILL BATTLE FOR NASCAR AND TRACK TITLES AT GRANDVIEW WITH JUST FIVE POINT EVENTS REMAINING

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HOWARD AND BRIGHTBILL BATTLE FOR NASCAR AND TRACK TITLES AT GRANDVIEW WITH JUST FIVE POINT EVENTS REMAINING LAP SPONSORSHIPS REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR $25,000 TO WIN FREEDOM 76 ON SEPTEMBER 21 ADVANCE TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR 49TH ANNUAL FREEDOM 76 Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 14, 2019 . . . With just five point races remaining in the 2019 season at Grandview Speedway five time champion Duane Howard has less than a 100 point edge over ten time titleholder Craig Von Dohren in the chase for the T.P.Trailers NASCAR 358 Modified title. The…

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Drivers look to ride Knoxville momentum into North Dakota weekend

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Drivers look to ride Knoxville momentum into North Dakota weekendKnoxville Nationals top-three David Gravel, Logan Schuchart and Daryn Pittman eye strong performance at River Cities and Red River Valley Story By: Nick Graziano/WoO Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com GRAND FORKS, ND – Aug. 13, 2019 – There are several ways to leave the Knoxville Nationals after preparing for it all season long, according to Daryn Pittman. One way is to leave wanting a month off and to never see a race car again. The other – the way Pittman, Logan Schuchart and David Gravel feel – is to move onto the…

Dirt Modifieds

Short Track Super Series Falls to Rain at Woodhull; New Egypt & Georgetown Up Next

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Short Track Super Series Falls to Rain at Woodhull; New Egypt & Georgetown Up Next Story By: Brett Deyo/SSTS Photos By: Ted Malinowski & Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com WOODHULL, NY – With a forecast of afternoon and evening rain looming, Woodhull Raceway’s promotional team and management of the Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco have canceled the ‘Hustlin’ the High Banks 55’ scheduled for Tuesday night. The event, sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts of Addison and Corning, Maple City Dodge and Two Rivers Timber, was to include the Halmar International North Region Modifieds (55 laps, $5,500 to…

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KLATT’S DUAL-THREAT HAS TEAM 2ND IN OWNER POINTS

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KLATT'S DUAL-THREAT HAS TEAM 2ND IN OWNER POINTS Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Springfield, Illinois (August 12, 2019)………Within the realm of USAC racing, there are two separate categories in which a National championship season can be claimed: driver and owner. In most cases, the champion driver corresponds with the champion owner, such as it is at the moment with driver Kody Swanson and his Nolen Racing No. 20 leading the way in both standings. However, while Swanson holds a commanding 71-point lead on the driver side of things, lurking closely behind Nolen in the…

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SPRINGFIELD WINNER WINDOM HOPES BETTENHAUSEN 100 JUMP STARTS SEASON

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SPRINGFIELD WINNER WINDOM HOPES BETTENHAUSEN 100 JUMP STARTS SEASON Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photo By: Gene Crucean Springfield, Illinois (August 12, 2019)………The ups and downs involved in auto racing are undeniable. Defending Bettenhausen 100 winner Chris Windom has certainly had his share of obstacles this season as he prepares for this Saturday's 58th running of the "Bettenhausen 100" at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. It's been a rocky road thus far that's included crashes and mechanical gremlins among final results that don't indicate how fast they've actually been before misfortune arose. Last Saturday at Salem Speedway,…

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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Invades Batesville, Ark.

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Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Invades Batesville, Ark. Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS BATAVIA, Ohio (August 12, 2019) - The elite drivers of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, along with top dirt late model drivers from around the nation, will converge in Batesville, Ark. this weekend. One of the most highly anticipated events of the season, the 27th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 - Presented by Nutrien Ag Solutions is slated for Thursday - Saturday, August 15th - 17th, at Batesville Motor Speedway. The crown jewel event is co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late…

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BUD ‘KING OF BEERS’ 150 ON TAP AT THOMPSON SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS PARK THIS WEDNESDAY

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BUD ‘KING OF BEERS’ 150 ON TAP AT THOMPSON SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS PARK THIS WEDNESDAY Story By: Kyle Souza/TSMP Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com THOMPSON, Conn. -- For the third time in 2019, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour will invade Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park on Wednesday night. The 30th annual Bud ‘King of Beers’ 150 will bring NASCAR’s top stars back to Connecticut for a crucial race in the tour’s championship battle. Joining the Whelen Modified Tour, all five of Thompson’s NASCAR Whelen All-American Series divisions and the NEMA Midgets will also battle. Not only will fans be able to watch some…

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Nick Guererri Races to Sportsman Victory at Weedsport Speedway

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Nick Guererri Races to Sportsman Victory at Weedsport Speedway Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photo By: Alex & Helen Bruce WEEDSPORT, NY (August 12, 2019) – Nick Guererri made all the right moves on Sunday night at Weedsport Speedway, winning his qualifying heat race, re-drawing the pole position and leading 24 of 25-laps on his way to victory in the night’s main event powered by Pit Stop Convenience Stores. Guererri held off the advances of Andrew Smith and Austin Germinio to claim the victory. “Man, this is unbelievable. We just won at Weedsport,” said Guererri on Victory Hill. “I could…

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REED TAKES MODIFIED RACE WIN AT WALL SATURDAY

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REED TAKES MODIFIED RACE WIN AT WALL SATURDAY Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ All American Auto Group Modified stock car driver Steven Reed charged toward the front of the field early and took the lead on lap seven to win the 40-lap main event at Wall Stadium Speedway Saturday night. It was the Jackson resident's second win of the season and the 32nd of his career. His first ever win came a little over 15 years ago. Jackson's Jason Treat was the first leader of the test with Holmdel's Andrew Krause…

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BUTLER REGISTERS HIS SECOND VAHLCO WHEELS MODIFIED FEATURE WIN OF THE YEAR

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BUTLER REGISTERS HIS SECOND VAHLCO WHEELS MODIFIED FEATURE WIN OF THE YEAR Story By: Mike Wisniewski/New Egypt Speedway Photos By: Harry Meeks/RacersGuide.com New Egypt, NJ (August 11, 2019) – On Toms River Night at New Egypt Speedway, Mike Butler registered his second Vahlco Wheels Modified feature win of the year. The Delaware Auto Exchange Mid-Atlantic Sprint Series main event went to Tim Tanner Jr. John Criscione was the victor in the Hammer Sportsman feature. Brian Spencer topped the field in the Street Stock race. As the 30-lap feature began for the Vahlco Wheels Modifieds, Billy Osmun grabbed the lead with…

Canandaigua Motorsports Park

Sheppard & DePuy dominate dirt action, Smith captures first as Bay returns to victory lane

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Point Leaders Pounce With Strong Performances At Fairgrounds Sheppard & DePuy dominate dirt action, Smith captures first as Bay returns to victory lane Story By: Tom Skibinski/LOLR Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.comCanandaigua, NY – Open-wheel ace Matt Sheppard and full-fender veteran Adam DePuy extended their respective point leads in the 'Saturday Spectacular' at Land Of Legends Raceway, dominating the feature race action like they have done throughout much of the 2019 campaign in Canandaigua. The Geneva Club Beverage and Cargill sponsored five-star show was no different from day one with Sheppard registering his seventh Pepsi Big-Block Modified win and DePuy capturing…

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Ryan Godown rockets to Big Diamond Modified win, Fayash Memorial Sportsman race goes to invader Brad Brightbill

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Ryan Godown rockets to Big Diamond Modified win, Fayash Memorial Sportsman race goes to invader Brad Brightbill Story By: Ken Bruce/Big Diamond Speedway Photos By: Kirsten Snyder/RacersGuide.com The “Ringoes Rocket” Ryan Godown had enough of being fast every Friday night and not being able to get to the front quick enough to take the win. Friday night Godown was on a mission, the Ringoes, NJ driver went out and promptly won his heat and then went on to dominate the nights 25-lap main event for his second win of the season. The “Hook” Craig Whitmoyer would lead the Insigner Performance…

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Holleman Impresses; Ward and Brown Win at Bowman Gray

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Holleman Impresses; Ward and Brown Win at Bowman Gray Story By: Loren Pinillis/Bowman Gray Stadium Photos By: Eric Hylton (Bowman Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC) The stage was set for excitement on Saturday at Bowman Gray Stadium. The points races grow tighter each week. Jonathan Brown and Jason Myers were returning to race. Cup Champion Bobby Labonte was slated to compete. And rookie John Holleman of Winston-Salem made the move up from the Sportsman Division to start in his first ever Modified race at the Stadium. Lee Jeffreys of Wallburg turned the fastest lap for the Brad’s Golf Cars Modified Series.…

Fulton Speedway

Tim Sears Jr. And Ron Davis III Win Triple Modified Features At The Fulton Speedway

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Tim Sears Jr. And Ron Davis III Win Triple Modified Features At The Fulton Speedway Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photo By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com FULTON, NY – Saturday night at the Fulton Speedway two holdover and one regularly scheduled 35-lap Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Modified features were on the schedule. After 105 exciting feature laps, two of the most popular racers went to victory lane with Tim Sears Jr. from Hastings, NY taking two wins and Ron Davis III from Memphis, NY winning one. Other winners on Ehrlich Pest Control & Parratt-Wolff night were: Kyle Murray (Billy Whittaker Cars &…

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MATT CAMPBELL LANDS IN VICTORY LANE AT LINCOLN FOR FIRST TIME IN A 410 SPRINT

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MATT CAMPBELL LANDS IN VICTORY LANE AT LINCOLN FOR FIRST TIME IN A 410 SPRINT; Ashley Cappetta Picks Up First 358 Win; Ray Cable Jr. Continues Family Legacy with Mid Atlantic Modified Win Story By: Emily Winslow/Lincoln Speedway Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Abbottstown, PA (August 10, 2019) – Campbell has six career wins at the track in the 358 division and was still searching for his first 410 victory at Lincoln. After mechanical issues last week, track officials didn’t know if the Campbell race team would make it back to the track on Saturday. Matt Campbell and his team are…

Grandview Speedway

DUANE HOWARD EARNS $10K AS HE WINS FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL AT GRANDVIEW

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DUANE HOWARD EARNS $10K AS HE WINS FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL AT GRANDVIEW STEVE YOUNG WINS FIRST SPORTSMAN FEATURE OF THE SEASON Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 11, 2018 . . . Duane Howard, the current TP Trailers NASCAR 358 Modified point leader, collected a hefty $10,000 payday when he took the checkered in his third Forrest Rogers Memorial 50-lap feature victory on Saturday night at Grandview Speedway in the activities broadcast by RCN TV, Allentown. It was close for the five-time champion when Jeff Strunk regrouped the field when he slowed in turn…

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Gravel earns first Nationals title in his first year with Jason Johnson Racing

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DID IT: David Gravel wins first Knoxville NationalsGravel earns first Nationals title in his first year with Jason Johnson Racing Story By: Nick Graziano/WoO Photo By: Frank Smith KNOXVILLE, IA – Aug. 10 – Jason Johnson just wanted to win. “And we F’ing did it,” said a jubilant David Gravel, standing in Victory Lane with his Jason Johnson Racing team as the Knoxville Nationals champion for the first time in his career Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway. “It just feels amazing,” Gravel said. “I don’t know what else to say. It feels really surreal. It doesn’t feel real at all.”…

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SWANSON SCORES 4TH STRAIGHT JOE JAMES/PAT O’CONNOR MEMORIAL

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SWANSON SCORES 4TH STRAIGHT JOE JAMES/PAT O'CONNOR MEMORIAL Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photos By: Dallas Breeze & Rich Forman/USAC Salem, Indiana (August 10, 2019)………Time and time again, it seems that whenever Kody Swanson comes face-to-face with adversity, it's a near guarantee that adversity has no fighting chance. Twas the case Saturday night in round seven of the USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series season at Salem Speedway where the Kingsburg, Calif. native had to jump into his backup car early after engine issues befell his primary Nolen Racing ride during practice. Swanson jumped into the secondary car,…

Dirt Late Models

Chris Madden Sweeps North/South Weekend

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Chris Madden Sweeps North/South Weekend Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photos By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS UNION, Ky. (August 10, 2019) - Chris Madden continued his recent hot-streak with a $50,000 victory in Saturday's Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 - Presented by Lucas Oil at Florence Speedway. UNION, Ky. (August 10, 2019) - Chris Madden continued his recent hot-streak with a $50,000 victory in Saturday's Sunoco Race Fuels North/South 100 - Presented by Lucas Oil at Florence Speedway. Madden stormed from his tenth starting spot to sweep the weekend in front of the standing room only crowd. With his win, Madden became the…

Brewerton Speedway

Billy Decker Wins First Of 2019 Becoming Tenth Different Brewerton Speedway Modified Feature Winner

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Billy Decker Wins First Of 2019 Becoming Tenth Different Brewerton Speedway Modified Feature Winner Story By: Dave Medler/Brewerton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – Mother Nature threw her best punch at the Brewerton Speedway Friday night as a heavy shower hit the speedway just when the first heat race of the night was lined up in the pits. With black storm clouds all around the speedway the track crew went to work with track packing coupled with help from over 50 cars to put the finishing touches on the speedway. Once racing got underway, the entire five-division show…

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AARON REUTZEL TO DEFEND GRANDVIEW TRACK RECORD WHEN ALL STAR SPRINTS CHASE THE HODNETT CUP THURSDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 22

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AARON REUTZEL TO DEFEND GRANDVIEW TRACK RECORD WHEN ALL STAR SPRINTS CHASE THE HODNETT CUP THURSDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 22 Story By: Bob Miller/TOTH Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA AUGUST 10, 2019 Defending All Star Champion and current point leader Aaron Reutzel of Clute, TX will be in the field on Thursday night, August 22 when the NAPA Auto Parts Thunder on the Hill Racing Series returns to the Grandview Speedway. Reutzel holds the one lap track record at Grandview with a time of 11.243 established in August of 2018. That same night, Reutzel went on to the win the…

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DeMan, Costa, Shwedyk and Wert Win on Renway Energy Christmas in August Night at Ohsweken

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DeMan, Costa, Shwedyk and Wert Win on Renway Energy Christmas in August Night at Ohsweken Story By: Clayton Johns/Ohsweken Speedway Photo By: Dale Calnan OHSWEKEN, Ont. (August 9, 2019) – Ohsweken Speedway’s annual Christmas in August event continued its tradition of being a major success with dozens of new toys brought to the track to be donated to underprivileged children at Christmastime. All fans who brought a new toy for the event received half price general admission to the track. On the track, it was Mack DeMan scoring a win with the Kool Kidz-Corr/Pak 360 Sprint Cars as they made…

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Late qualifier Brad Keselowski storms to Michigan pole

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Late qualifier Brad Keselowski storms to Michigan pole Story By: Reid Spencer/NASCAR Photos By: Getty Images/NASCAR BROOKLYN, Mich. - The last qualifier in Friday’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series time trials at Michigan International Speedway will be first to the green flag on Sunday afternoon. The final driver to make an attempt, after shadows started to shroud the track, Brad Keselowski covered the 2.0-mile distance in his No. 2 Team Penske Ford in 37.801 seconds (190.471 mph) to knock Kevin Harvick off the provisional pole for Sunday’s Consumers Energy 400 (3 p.m. ET on NBCSN, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).…

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BRIAN MALCOLM PARKS IN VICTORY LANE AT PENN CAN SPEEDWAY

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BRIAN MALCOLM PARKS IN VICTORY LANE AT PENN CAN SPEEDWAY Story By: Ryan Lepre/Penn Can Speedway Photos By: Fran Durso SUSQUEHANNA, PA – Brian Malcolm grabbed his third win of the season on Friday night at the Penn Can Speedway. Malcolm held off Nick Petrilak in the early laps and went on to lead all 30 laps in the Modified feature. Friday was Backpack Night at the track and thanks to CK General Contracting and the track staff every kid in attendance went home with a backpack full of school supplies. Other feature winners at the 3/8 mile oval were…

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Kerry Madsen wins Hard Knox race to transfer to Knoxville Nationals

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HARD FOUGHT RELIEF: Kerry Madsen wins Hard Knox race to transfer to Knoxville NationalsLogan Schuchart, Shane Stewart and Dominic Scelzi transfer with Madsen into the final four spots of the Knoxville Nationals Feature Story By: Nick Graziano/WoO Photo By: Frank Smith KNOXVILLE, IA – Aug. 9, 2019 – A demon was exorcised from Kerry Madsen Friday night. His relaxed body posture and ability to smile wide proved it. The stress of not being locked in the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals that possessed him was gone. He won Knoxville Raceway’s Friday night “Hard Knox” race, leading all 25 laps, locking…

Dirt Late Models

Jimmy Owens on Sunoco North/South 100 Pole

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Jimmy Owens on Sunoco North/South 100 Pole Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photo By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS UNION, Ky. (August 9, 2019) - Friday night's portion of the Sunoco Race Fuels North/South - Presented by Lucas Oil kicked off with 53 of the nation's top dirt late model drivers battling in twelve heat races of passing points. In the first round, heat one was won by Mike Marlar. He led all the way to pick up the victory. Marlar stayed in front of a fantastic battle for second that lasted for the entire distance. Ultimately, he was followed to the line by…

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Gravel gets back-to-back wins at Knoxville Raceway and is locked into the Knoxville Nationals

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BEST SHOT: David Gravel wins second Qualifying race for Knoxville NationalsGravel gets back-to-back wins at Knoxville Raceway and is locked into the Knoxville Nationals Story By: Nick Graziano/WoO Photo By: DB3 KNOXVILLE, IA – Aug. 8, 2019 – Knoxville Raceway has been on David Gravel’s mind for a while. Particularly the 59th annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores. Before even making a lap in his new No. 41 Jason Johnson Racing ride at the beginning of the 2019 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season, Gravel couldn’t help but mention his excitement…

Dirt Late Models

Madden Scores First Florence Victory

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Madden Scores First Florence Victory Story By: Jeremy Shields/LOLMDS Photo By: Heath Lawson/LOLMDS UNION, Ky. (August 8, 2019) - Chris Madden found his way to Victory Lane on Thursday night in the Sunoco North/South Shootout at Florence Speedway. The win marks the South Carolina native's first Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season and his first ever at Florence Speedway. Madden becomes the thirteenth different winner on the Series in 2019. Madden started on the pole and faded as far back as fifth in the running order early in the race. Zack Dohm led the first fifteen…

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RACE PREVIEW: JOE JAMES/PAT O’CONNOR MEMORIAL

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RACE PREVIEW: JOE JAMES/PAT O'CONNOR MEMORIAL Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photo By: Cameron Neveu Salem, Indiana (August 8, 2019)………The fifth appearance for the USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series at Salem Speedway arrives this Saturday night, August 10, on the 33-degree banked paved oval that began its association with USAC in the year of the club's inception in 1956. The Silver Crown cars made their debut at Salem in 1988 with Bob Frey capturing the victory aboard a yellow No. 20. More than three decades later, the same scheme remains at the forefront of the series, where…

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MODIFIED, TWIN FACTORY STOCK RACES HEADLINE “BEACH LUAU NIGHT” AUTO RACING ACTION AT WALL STADIUM THIS SATURDAY

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MODIFIED, TWIN FACTORY STOCK RACES HEADLINE “BEACH LUAU NIGHT” AUTO RACING ACTION AT WALL STADIUM THIS SATURDAY (AUGUST 10) Story By: Jeff Gravatt/Wall Stadium Photos By: John John Lane/RacersGuide.com WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. ~ Two 25-lap feature races for the O'Shea's Auto Repair Factory Stocks and four other racing divisions will headline stock car racing action this Saturday night (August 10) at Wall Stadium Speedway. Grandstand seating will open at 5:00 p.m. and qualifying is set for 5:45 p.m. Main event action will follow around 7:00 p.m. A “Beach Luau” theme will be the focus in the grandstand midway with many…

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Starks wins the first Qualifying race for the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals

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BIG BREAK: Trey Starks grabs important first Knoxville winStarks wins the first Qualifying race for the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Story By: Nick Graziano/WoO Photo By: DB3 KNOXVILLE, IA – Aug. 7, 2019 – Dozens of people surrounded him. Four women dawning silver crowns and white sashes stood directly behind him like statues. To his right, the 2019 360 Knoxville Nationals winner James McFadden. To his left, the 2017 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series Rookie of the Year Sheldon Haudenschild. With the microphone up to his mouth Trey Starks admitted with a chuckle, “I don’t…

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ENTRY LIST RELEASED FOR JOE JAMES/PAT O’CONNOR MEMORIAL

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ENTRY LIST RELEASED FOR JOE JAMES/PAT O'CONNOR MEMORIAL Story By: Richie Murray - USAC Media Photo By: Sean Cavanah Salem, Indiana (August 7, 2019)………Three past former winners are a part of the lineup for this Saturday's USAC Silver Crown Champ Car Series' Discover Scott County Joe James/Pat O'Connor Memorial presented by the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers at Indiana's Salem Speedway on August 10. Kody Swanson (Kingsburg, Calif.) has captured each of the last three runnings of the James/O'Connor and is gunning to join Pancho Carter (1974-77) as the second driver to win the event in four consecutive years. Brian Gerster (Fishers,…

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FK Rod Ends bonus adds $10K to Jason Johnson Classic purse

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INSTANT CLASSIC: FK Rod Ends bonus adds $10K to Jason Johnson Classic purse The event honoring the late Jason Johnson at Lake Ozark Speedway is set for Oct. 19 Story By: Nick Graziano/WoO Photo By: Richard Jester ELDON, MO – Aug. 7, 2019 – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series’ return on Oct. 19 to Lake Ozark Speedway will see close to a $10,000 increase to the overall purse for the Jason Johnson Classic. FK Rod Ends is adding a $410 bonus to every position in the Feature – bringing the winner’s purse to $10,410 and…

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BC39 ENTRY LIST CONTINUES TO CLIMB

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BC39 ENTRY LIST CONTINUES TO CLIMB Story By: Richie Murray/USAC Photos By: Dan DeMarco/RacersGuide.com Speedway, Indiana (August 7, 2019)………The point leading and winningest team in the USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship this season, plus an international racing star, an electrifying talent, a Western States Midget champion and a car owned by the winningest driver in the history of the series, headline the latest group of entries for the second running of the Driven2SaveLives BC39 powered by NOS Energy Drink at the Dirt Track at IMS on Sept. 4-5. Clauson/Marshall Racing has entered their core group of four full-time…

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CHARITIES TO BENEFIT FROM FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY AND THERE WILL BE SOME FREE ITEMS FOR YOUNGSTERS

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CHARITIES TO BENEFIT FROM FORREST ROGERS MEMORIAL NIGHT AT GRANDVIEW SPEEDWAY SATURDAY AND THERE WILL BE SOME FREE ITEMS FOR YOUNGSTERS Story By: Ernie Saxton/Grandview Speedway Photos By: George Steigerwalt/RacersGuide.com BECHTELSVILLE, PA August 7, 2019 . . . When the 49th annual Forrest Rogers Memorial, paying $10,000 to win for T.P.Trailers NASCAR Modifieds, takes place on Saturday there will be a couple of charities benefiting from the night of racing. In addition there will be some free items for youngsters coming out to see their heroes in action. The Boyertown Area Multi-Service will benefit from the Preston’s Pantry Project that…

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Triple 35 Lap Modified Features Plus $1,000 To Win Late Models Saturday, August 10 At The Fulton Speedway

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Triple 35 Lap Modified Features Plus $1,000 To Win Late Models Saturday, August 10 At The Fulton Speedway Story By: Dave Medler/Fulton Speedway Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com Fulton, NY - This Saturday, August 10 there will be a huge night of racing on the ‘Highbanks’ of the Fulton Speedway presented by Ehrlich Pest Control and Parratt-Wolff Inc. If you love Modifieds, Fulton is the place to be when the Tracey Road Equipment DIRTcar Modifieds will slug it out in triple 35-lap features. Adding to the exciting night of speed will be the Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux RUSH Late Models…

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